Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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UC San Diego taps chief of GI, hepatology
The University of California San Diego School of Medicine has named Rohit Loomba, MD, its chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology, effective June 1. -
US Digestive Health adds 4 new providers
Exton, Pa.-based U.S. Digestive Health has added four new medical providers to its growing team, including two physicians and two advanced practice providers. -
The 10 most, least expensive Florida hospitals to get a colonoscopy
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville is the most expensive hospital to receive a colonoscopy in the state, while AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport is the least expensive, according to information from data analytics company Hospital Pricing Specialists. -
Marpai adds virtual GI care to health plan members in collaboration with Oshi
Marpai, a third-party administrator of employer health plans, has partnered with Oshi Health to provide its plan members access to virtual digestive care. -
Mississippi digestive clinic opens
Ocean Springs, Miss.-based Singing River Health System cut the ribbon on its new digestive clinic June 8, local news outlet WXXV 25 reported. -
The 10 most, least expensive Texas hospitals to get a colonoscopy
Cleveland, Texas-based Texas Emergency Hospital is the most expensive hospital to receive a colonoscopy in the state while William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital in Dallas is the least expensive, according to information from data analytics company Hospital Pricing Specialists. -
NewYork-Presbyterian sued after gastroenterologist allegedly assaulted patient
New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian was named in a civil lawsuit that alleges Zhi Alan Cheng, MD, a gastroenterologist who previously practiced at the health system's Flushing, N.Y., location, drugged and sexually assaulted a patient. -
Gastro Health & Nutrition to open 3rd clinic location
Katy, Texas-based Gastro Health & Nutrition is opening its third clinic in Houston, Texas, expanding the success of its Victoria, Texas location. -
The most challenging part of being a gastroenterologist
Having a lot of rules and regulations is the most challenging part of being a gastroenterologist, according to Medscape's "Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2023." -
Motus GI taps new CFO
Motus GI Holdings promoted Ravit Ram, the company's current vice president of global operation and finance, to CFO, effective immediately. -
Florida Digestive Health Specialists to debut precancer detection test
Florida Digestive Health Specialists has partnered to co-host the launch of Lucid Diagnostics' first esophageal precancer detection mobile test, the EsoGuard #CheckYourFoodTube Mobile Test Unit. -
UnitedHealthcare's 'ulterior motive' to new advanced notification process
On May 31, UnitedHealthcare reversed the proposed June 1 implementation of a controversial prior authorization process that would require gastroenterologists to submit requests for certain endoscopy procedures. -
GI Alliance partners with 5-physician practice in Washington
GI Alliance has partnered with Digestive Health Consultants in Silverdale, Wash. -
'We should not participate in gathering data for UnitedHealthcare': Why 1 gastroenterologist opposes UHC's new GI advanced notification plan
In March, insurer UnitedHealthcare announced changes to prior authorization for certain GI procedures. The night before changes were to take effect on June 1, UHC reversed the plan, opting instead for an advanced notification alternative. -
UnitedHealthcare pulls back on controversial GI prior authorization changes in 11th hour
In March, insurer UnitedHealthcare announced changes to its prior authorization rules for certain GI procedures that were set to go into effect June 1. The night before changes were supposed to take effect, UHC reversed its plans, opting instead for a "gold card" program. -
Fee-for-service model still has grip on gastroenterology
Sixty-one percent of gastroenterologists participate in a fee-for-service payment model, according to Medscape's "Gastroenterologist Compensation Report" for 2023. -
ASGE recognizes Evangelical Community Hospital ASC for endoscopy quality, safety
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has awarded a three-year quality and safety recognition to Evangelical Community Hospital's ASC in Lewisburg, Pa., according to a May 30 report from The Daily Item. -
Are gastroenterologists dropping insurers?
Most gastroenterologists do not intend to drop lower-paying insurers, according to Medscape's "Gastroenterologist Compensation Report" for 2023. -
4 endoscopy centers in the news
Here are four updates on endoscopy centers that Becker's has reported on since May 2: -
GI societies, UnitedHealthcare meet to discuss controversial prior authorization changes
UnitedHealthcare is expected to change its prior authorization requirements for gastroenterology care June 1.
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